"Central Park Karen" Amy Cooper Fired From Job, Issues Apology

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"Central Park Karen," real name Amy Cooper, has not only been fired from her job at an investment management company, but she's issued a formal apology after a video of her went viral.

All Amy Cooper had to do was put her dog on a leash, but instead, she became a trending topic on Twitter. Known now as "Central Park Karen," Amy Cooper was walking her dog in the wooded area of Central Park called The Ramble. It's a place where people like Christian Cooper (no relation to Amy) likes to go to birdwatch. As a rule, in order to preserve the area and keep wildlife safe, dogs are required to be leashed in the Ramble area. When Christian saw Amy's pup unleashed, he asked her to comply with the rules. She refused, but he came prepared. He had dog treats with him to offer them to pups of people who didn't obey because no dog owner wants to see their pet running away from them toward a stranger.

Most people leash their dogs and go about their business, but Amy Cooper decided to not only argue with Christian, but to tell him that she planned on calling the police. She said she was going to tell officers that she was being threatened by an African-American man, even though Christian was the one demanding that Amy move away from him. As he records her from a distance, Amy speaks with dispatch and pretends to be in distress as she changes the tone in her voice as if she's about to be attacked. All the while, she was so concerned with framing Christian for a possible assault that she didn't notice that she was choking her dog. When she placed the whimpering dog on a leash, Christian left.

After the video quickly went viral, Amy Cooper's dog that she rescued back in 2018 was returned to the non-profit she adopted him from. Now it's being reported that Amy has been fired from her job at investment management company Franklin Templeton. She later issued an apology.

“I sincerely and humbly apologize to everyone, especially to that man, his family,” she told WNBC. “It was unacceptable and I humbly and fully apologize to everyone who’s seen that video, everyone that’s been offended … everyone who thinks of me in a lower light and I understand why they do.” She added, "When I think about the police, I’m such a blessed person. I’ve come to realize especially today that I think of [the police] as a protection agency, and unfortunately, this has caused me to realize that there are so many people in this country that don’t have that luxury."

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Erika Marie is a seasoned journalist, editor, and ghostwriter who works predominantly in the fields of music, spirituality, mental health advocacy, and social activism. The Los Angeles editor, storyteller, and activist has been involved in the behind-the-scenes workings of the entertainment industry for nearly two decades. E.M. attempts to write stories that are compelling while remaining informative and respectful. She's an advocate of lyrical witticism & the power of the pen. Favorites: Motown, New Jack Swing, '90s R&B, Hip Hop, Indie Rock, & Punk; Funk, Soul, Harlem Renaissance Jazz greats, and artists who innovate, not simply replicate.

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GrandmasterfroGrandmasterfro
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How wasnt she charged? Man fuck the police
9 0ReplyMay 27, 2020
King KyrieKing Kyrie
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Twitter finally did something good for a change. Now we’ll need some murder charges for former police officers in Minneapolis.
12 0ReplyMay 27, 2020
Thank GOD for cameras she would have had that nigga killed & probably say he raped her too.. Coming from a black man. I'm the last one to make excuses for some of the dumb shit that niggas do, or situations they put themselves in, but this one right here is a real issue & people think we're making it up, or being extra when we say we're unfairly treated & mothafuckers are racist. Obviously it's not all white people, but there's a reason why minorities in general aren't too keen on trusting every white person. Sad how well she knows her privilege & attempts this phony ass routine to manipulate the cops.
16 0ReplyMay 27, 2020
Bernie SandersBernie Sanders
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fuk dat bitch
4 0ReplyMay 27, 2020
HellcatHellcat
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Each time I go for a jog I record any white person that tries to start an altercation with me. Always playing the white card "omg I'm calling the cops they're going to arrest you not me omg"
1 0ReplyMay 27, 2020
BlackBlack
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Fuck this karen bitch. Im glad your life is destroyed
6 0ReplyMay 27, 2020
chickenchicken
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shut up you stupid attention seeking ugly mouse aas white bitch
0 0ReplyMay 27, 2020